Studio Manager, Services Employee Engagement

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Services is seeking a highly organized Studio Manager to join the Services Employee Engagement team. The role supports internal events with preproduction planning and live production execution, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to deliver best-in-class experiences for employees.

The Studio Manager will supervise external vendors, manage day-to-day studio operations, and collaborate with internal teams in pre and post production.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of experience in live events, studios, and production.
• Proven track record in end-to-end studio production with hands-on video work.
• Experience leading complex projects and managing timelines.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Onsite availability; some nights and weekends as needed.
• Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day studio operations and on-site direction.
• Lead production scheduling, vendor coordination, and set builds.
• Develop workflows for capture, post-production, archiving, and delivery.
• Manage CMS, asset handling, and content delivery pipelines.
• Train supplemental roles and ensure role-specific guidelines.
• Coordinate with internal partners and external vendors.
• Produce operational documentation and performance reports.
• Direct talent on set, manage scripts and teleprompter.

Skills

End-to-end studio production

Live events production

Project management

Onsite work

Domestic & international travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in technical, video and sound production

Tools

CMS platforms

Asset management systems

Job description

Summary

Come join the Apple Services team offering customers worldwide the best content and experiences in music, entertainment, games, news, fitness, podcasts, books, and audiobooks from the world’s most talented artists, storytellers, journalists, and creators. Apple Services also help customers get the most out of their favorite devices with secure, private, and convenient ways to pay and manage finances; cloud storage for photos, files, app data, and features designed to enhance security and protect privacy. Apple services include Apple Music and Shazam; Apple TV and the Apple TV app; App Store and Apple Arcade; Health and Apple Fitness+; Apple News and Apple News+; Apple Podcasts; Apple Books; Apple Card, Apple Wallet, and Apple Pay; and iCloud and iCloud+. The Services Employee Engagement team delivers best in class experiences, communication, and programs to support learning, connection, and community in our organization.

Description

Apple Services is seeking a highly-organized, passionate and experienced Studio Manager to join our Services Employee Engagement team. The Studio Manager will support internal events and programs with preproduction planning and live production execution, engaging with multiple internal and external stakeholders in order to bring an event to life, always striving for a best in class and engaging experience for our employees. This role is responsible for supervising external vendors and collaborates closely with internal teams in pre and post production execution as it relates to the Services Comms Studio and our technical production requirements. The Studio Manager is the primary point of contact for all operations related to the Services Comms Studio. They serve as the key liaison between internal leadership, external stakeholders, and vendors, and are accountable for the studio's day-to-day operations, systems, and functionality. Occasionally the Studio Manager will be required to work on technical sound and video production for events in other Apple locations, both domestic and international, as it relates to our business and organization.

Responsibilities

• Studio equipment installed, tested, and operational, including initial workflow documentation and proof of concept shoots.
• Set design proposals, vendor agreements, and studio set construction completed.
• Services Hub presence established, with future development scoped ahead of the upcoming platform upgrade.
• Onboarding and training completed for all supplemental roles, with role-specific guidelines documented.
• Framework for data management and archival established and implemented.
• Serve as the operational lead and on-site director of the studio.
• Lead daily studio operations, scheduling, and production flow.
• Run pilot tests and ensure quality control across production and post-production.
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting on output and operations.
• Oversee infrastructure buildout, post pipeline, content handling, and CMS planning.
• Build and maintain all workflows for capture, post-production, archiving, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain CMS and asset management systems.
• Oversee and manage supplemental crew, including Editor/Engineer, DP, and freelance support.
• Coordinate with scenic vendors and internal partners.
• Onboard and train supplemental roles with role-specific guidelines.
• Direct talent on set and manage scripts, teleprompter, and talking points.
• Produce operational documentation and training materials for all studio roles.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and leadership.
• Responsible for scheduling, overall project management, and final quality assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years experience in live events, studios, and production.
• Proven track record in end-to-end studio production, with hands-on experience guiding video shoots, post-production timelines and deliverables.
• Experience leading complex projects and planning initiatives.
• Direct experience handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Ability to be onsite; this role is an in-person, onsite position.
• Available to work some nights and weekends as needed.
• Up to 30% + travel required; both domestic and international.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan optimally; successfully navigating and executing within corporate structures.
• Creative problem solver able to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible and proactive, and maintaining a high attention to detail while juggling multiple priorities with tight timelines.
• Deep commitment to process improvement & innovation.
• Passionate about Apple and our products.
• Bachelor's degree or comparative in technical, video and sound production.